10 Inspiring Black Women And Non-Binary People To Follow And Support

Follow these youth who exemplify the magic within blackness.

08/02/2017 03:24 pm ET

Instagram can be influential in creating positive and negative change in our everyday lives. In a world of skinny teas, hateful comments, and messy celebrity drama, many black young women and non-binary people are staking out an influential place on social media that leaves their followers inspired.

Amongst this group, these 10 young individuals have stood out as people with strong viewpoints, creativity, and a drive towards greatness. Here are the youth that exemplify the magic within blackness:

Foxy Fries aka Mithsuca Berry is a teen artist whose eye catching work speaks for itself. Berry says that they “want to express the beauty of the tender black woman, beyond controversy, but just by living.”

Kopano is a singer and visual artist that states unapologetically in her bio that she is ‘inclusive and angry’. The rising college freshman makes accessible and authentic content. “Black Woman Spectra” is Kopano’s latest performance art piece that debuted at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

Lalonie Davis is an artist who creates digital art as well as short films. Among many important topics, Davis is vocal about her bipolar disorder and the need for an open conversation on mental health.